Considering a new Porta-bote 8 or 10 foot

jsail

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I've been looking to buy a new Porta-bote and like both the 8 and 10 foot models. I've seen a few posts here about issues with them and not sure if they have serious problems after a few years or the issues have ben resolved. Anyone have experience good or bad with these boats? The concept seems like a great idea if it works!
 

tpenfield

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Welcome to iBoats . . .

This is all you need to know about porta-bote's . . .

 

airshot

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Only used one once, friend had one and invited me to go along for a test run. Way to complicated, unstable feeling, give me a small tinnie anyday...just my two cents !!
 

Lou C

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I have a couple of Walker bay boats; a 10’ and an 8’, not easy to transport but nearly indestructible & very rugged.
 
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